“The Resilient Farm and Homestead” by Ben Falk is a comprehensive guide to creating a sustainable and resilient homestead. The book provides a wealth of practical information on everything from permaculture design principles to renewable energy systems and water management.
Falk draws on his extensive experience as a designer, builder, and homesteader to provide a clear and concise overview of the key components of a resilient homestead. He emphasizes the importance of careful planning and design, and provides practical tips on everything from choosing the right site to selecting appropriate building materials.
One of the strengths of this book is Falk’s emphasis on resilience. He recognizes that a homestead must be able to adapt to changing circumstances, and provides practical advice on how to build resilience into every aspect of the homestead, from the garden to the house to the energy systems.
Another key aspect of the book is Falk’s focus on permaculture principles. He emphasizes the importance of working with natural systems, and provides practical guidance on how to design and manage a permaculture garden or farm.
Overall, “The Resilient Farm and Homestead” is an excellent resource for anyone interested in creating a sustainable and resilient homestead. Falk’s practical advice and clear writing make this book accessible to both beginners and experienced homesteaders alike. Highly recommended!
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About The Author, Ben Falk
Ben Falk is a designer, builder, and homesteader who is widely recognized as a leading authority on sustainable living and permaculture design. He is the founder of Whole Systems Design, which specializes in ecological design, landscape planning, and regenerative land management.
Falk has worked on a wide range of projects, from designing and building sustainable homes and homesteads to developing permaculture systems for farms and communities. He has also taught numerous workshops and courses on sustainable living and permaculture design.
In addition to his work as a designer and builder, Falk is also an author and public speaker. He is the author of “The Resilient Farm and Homestead” and has written for numerous publications on topics related to sustainable living and permaculture design.
Falk holds a degree in ecological design from the Conway School of Landscape Design and a master’s degree in land-use planning. He lives with his family on a homestead in Vermont that he designed and built using permaculture principles.
